Dryandra Primary School’s Moral Purpose
As a school community we prepare students to participate in an ever-changing society. We celebrate and recognise our cultural diversity while supporting students in a safe and stimulating environment. By working together with families, students are encouraged to be caring, responsible and active citizens.
School Values
Caring – We show a genuine interest in the academic, social and emotional wellbeing of others.
Learning – We create the environment, opportunities and experiences that enable all to achieve their best.
Working Together – We cooperate respectfully, share responsibilities and accept the differences of everyone within the group.
Beliefs about Teaching and Learning
Purposeful Teaching
We acknowledge that students learn best in a rich and engaging environment where staff provide a variety of purposeful learning experiences.
Whole School Approach
We believe in a consistent, whole school approach by using an explicit teaching framework to scaffold and differentiate learning to build student understanding and skills.
Meaningful Assessment
We use a range of ongoing assessment tools to collate and analyse data that provides feedback on student learning and informs teaching.
Collaborative Approaches
We value opportunities to work collaboratively with our colleagues to share and review our practices and to strive for continual
School Community
We recognise the importance of involving the whole school community in the teaching and learning process of all students.
“Caring, Learning and Working Together.”
DRYANDRA PRIMARY SCHOOL
